"'The dogs in this book embody humility, compassion and heroism in every way,' Schlimm said. 'These dogs are on the front lines of our lives every day, bringing light and hope into some of the darkest places.' In the books,…
"Zoey’s chapter details much of the impact she’s had during her time at Concordia. In January 2014, Concordia became the first university in the state—and possibly in the nation—to “hire” a comfort dog as a full-time staff member. In 2018,…
"Photographer Stavrinides and author Schlimm take the phrase 'good dog' to a whole new level." To read the full review, please click HERE.
2020 marks the five-year anniversary since Five Years in Heaven was first published. FAITH Magazine takes a look back at the impact the book has had, and continues to have, since its release. To read the full feature article, please…
Nearly five years ago, John Schlimm of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, wrote about his unlikely friendship with an aging Benedictine nun that turned into a popular memoir, Five Years in Heaven. Sold around the world, including Korea and China, the book…
“One of the greatest gifts Gen Z is already giving to the world is how they are flipping the script on the stereotypes and stigmas around mental illness,” Schlimm said. “Their courage and openness in sharing their stories, about things…
". . . rewarding . . . remarkable animals . . . This inspiring work commendably documents how rescue and comfort dogs (and their handlers) help humans deal with trauma." To read the full review, please click HERE.
To read my cover story, "X meets Z," please click HERE.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For the fifth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Center for the Book will participate in Route One Reads, a road trip-inspired reading list that explores various genres through the network of state Center for the Book affiliates…
On March 12, 2019, my Participatory Art project titled The Garden of Gratitude debuted at the Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa. For the creation of the gardens, participants, including me, each initially drew one or more flowers on each…